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MCG
Spectators: 9216 (Terracing: 6914, Seating: 2119, VIP seats: 183) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Cesare Antonacci took the kick off in the first half of the match. With a little luck, Cosmic Pigeons's Carlisle Schultz got control of the ball when Ike Pears tried to sneak it across the goal line. Carlisle Schultz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Remy Neich in the 5th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Remy Neich in the 8th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlisle Schultz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The corner led Disco Inferno FC's Stan Mackney to fire away a dangerous shot which Carlisle Schultz despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pearce Pears in the 13th minute of play forced Disco Inferno FC's goalkeeper Dale Gracey to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cosmic Pigeons's Carlisle Schultz proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 15th minute of the match, managed to save Cosmic Pigeons from getting a goal against them. Cesare Antonacci hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. In the 18th minute Pearce Pears shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dale Gracey saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 18th minute, Pearce Pears left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Cosmic Pigeons fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Carlisle Schultz made a fantastic save in the 21st minute, when Ike Pears sent off a good shot on target. Cosmic Pigeons's Carlisle Schultz proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 23rd minute of the match, managed to save Cosmic Pigeons from getting a goal against them. In the 25th minute Abelardo Hustaz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carlisle Schultz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 26th minute Olly Johnson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dale Gracey saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 27 minutes into the match, Disco Inferno FC's goal looked a bit too open when Olly Johnson came free, but Dale Gracey reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Olly Johnson in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dale Gracey saved Disco Inferno FC from getting behind. In the 34th minute Drew Keato shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dale Gracey saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Cosmic Pigeons's Olly Johnson got a free kick in the 37th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Abelardo Hustaz stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After 53 minutes of play, Disco Inferno FC's Remy Neich made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Carlisle Schultz was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 59th match minute, Disco Inferno FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Daley Virgin to maneuver through the defense. In the 60th minute, Cesare Antonacci got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 63rd minute Ike Pears shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carlisle Schultz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Olly Johnson hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Cosmic Pigeons's Carlisle Schultz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abelardo Hustaz in the 66th minute of play. Carlisle Bailey hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. Carlisle Schultz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ike Pears in the 72nd minute of the match. A collision led to Cosmic Pigeons getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Tobie Babbage hit a great ball. Cosmic Pigeons's Carlisle Schultz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Remy Neich in the 76th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ike Pears in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlisle Schultz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 79th minute, Ike Pears hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ike Pears in the 85th minute of play forced Cosmic Pigeons's goalkeeper Carlisle Schultz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Olly Johnson fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dale Gracey having to interfere. Cosmic Pigeons's Ray Pincini was substituted for Cesare Antonacci. After 92 played minutes Disco Inferno FC got a freekick which was hit by Aaron Mcmurchie. Dale Gracey showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Olly Johnson in the 94th minute of the match. Olly Johnson blasted a shot towards the goal in the 97th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dale Gracey having to make a save. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Disco Inferno FC had played much better football throughout.